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Mission Statement & Learning Outcomes

The Whitworth Chemistry Department strives to develop confident, well-prepared students who are able to contribute to the world community on issues relating to modern chemistry. Our students are expected to develop strong oral and written communication skills, to engage in critical thinking, to develop excellent laboratory skills, to work on independent research, and to prepare for vocations in industrial, academic and professional areas.

The learning outcomes of this major prepare the student to:

• Understand and apply current chemical theory and content.
• Communicate scientific issues in writing.
• Communicate scientific issues orally.
• Use and critically analyze the chemical literature.
• Know and use standard lab techniques.
• Apply independent research skills learned through research experiences and/or independent projects within courses.
• Know the history of science and/or the development of scientific thought.
• Know and be able to articulate modern issues in a chemical context.